Everyday steps while you are under care
Practical questions about medicines, alcohol, and other conditions while you wait for or attend liver follow-up in Canada.
Education
Treatments
Treatment depends on the cause of the liver problem, your other health conditions, and the services available where you live. Nothing on this site is a personal plan. Do not start, stop, or change a medicine because of something you read here.
This is general education for people in Canada.Read the medical disclaimerbefore you use it to make a health decision.
Questions worth taking to an appointment
- What do you think is affecting my liver, and how sure are you?
- What are the options, including waiting and watching?
- What should I ask a pharmacist about pain medicine, supplements, and alcohol?
- Who do I call if I feel worse before the next visit?
Articles
How a liver treatment plan is chosen
Why liver treatment depends on the cause, which kinds of care exist, and how follow-up for scarring is decided.
How liver transplant referral works in Canada
A high-level look at specialist referral, assessment, and provincial liver transplant programs. This is not an application guide.